<p>New Delhi: The navies of India and France carried out a mega wargame in the Mediterranean Sea in reflection of their common strategic interest in the maritime domain.</p>.<p>Indian naval ship Tabar and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft P-8I participated in the 22nd edition of the Varuna exercise, the Indian Navy said.</p>.<p>The mega exercise took place from September 2 to 4.</p>.<p>In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise.</p>.<p>The French side was represented by frontline ship FS Provence, submarine Suffren, fighters MB339 and helicopters NH90; Dauphin.</p>.<p>A series of advanced naval operations were conducted during the exercise, involving enhanced tactical manoeuvers, advanced anti-submarine warfare exercises, air defence drills and live weapon firings, the Navy said.</p>.2 Indian-origin Malaysians jailed for trying to smuggle man out of Singapore.<p>The bilateral exercise Varuna, which began in 2001 is the backbone of India-France naval ties and has evolved significantly over the years towards enhancing interoperability and exchange of best practices, it said.</p>.<p>"The conduct of 22nd edition of Varuna in the Mediterranean Sea marks a significant milestone in the maritime domain between India and France displaying Indian Navy's outreach and commitment towards sustained operations far away from the Indian Ocean," the Navy said in a statement.</p>.<p>It said Varuna also exemplifies the commitment of Indian and French Navies towards enhancing interoperability through collaborative efforts.</p>.<p>"The Indian Navy remains committed to fostering partnerships with like-minded navies across the world," it said.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The navies of India and France carried out a mega wargame in the Mediterranean Sea in reflection of their common strategic interest in the maritime domain.</p>.<p>Indian naval ship Tabar and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft P-8I participated in the 22nd edition of the Varuna exercise, the Indian Navy said.</p>.<p>The mega exercise took place from September 2 to 4.</p>.<p>In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise.</p>.<p>The French side was represented by frontline ship FS Provence, submarine Suffren, fighters MB339 and helicopters NH90; Dauphin.</p>.<p>A series of advanced naval operations were conducted during the exercise, involving enhanced tactical manoeuvers, advanced anti-submarine warfare exercises, air defence drills and live weapon firings, the Navy said.</p>.2 Indian-origin Malaysians jailed for trying to smuggle man out of Singapore.<p>The bilateral exercise Varuna, which began in 2001 is the backbone of India-France naval ties and has evolved significantly over the years towards enhancing interoperability and exchange of best practices, it said.</p>.<p>"The conduct of 22nd edition of Varuna in the Mediterranean Sea marks a significant milestone in the maritime domain between India and France displaying Indian Navy's outreach and commitment towards sustained operations far away from the Indian Ocean," the Navy said in a statement.</p>.<p>It said Varuna also exemplifies the commitment of Indian and French Navies towards enhancing interoperability through collaborative efforts.</p>.<p>"The Indian Navy remains committed to fostering partnerships with like-minded navies across the world," it said.</p>